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Pa. schools would get billions more under Democratic plan passed by the state House
A proposal to boost public school funding by billions in the coming years and impose stricter rules on cyber-charter schools is on its way to the Pennsylvania Senate.
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On "Jill Scott Day," the Grammy Award winner was honored with the unveiling of a 900-square-foot mural that will go up on the school's facade.
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Delaware marks 70th anniversary of its role in landmark Brown v. Board decision
The First State still struggles with creating a quality education for all students despite its consequential role in the Brown v. Board decision.
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Listen 4:42“Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson studied under Joyce Abbott in the sixth grade. Abbott has now been honored with a portrait and a renamed administrative office.
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Kensington teacher, student go viral for ‘veggie dance’ battle
A second-grader and his teacher at Deep Roots Charter School have won the hearts of the internet — a video of their dance battle has nearly 20 million views on TikTok.
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Sussex Central High School expanding to address overcrowding
A new high school will ease congestion in the hallways and classrooms and add a larger gym, more classrooms, and a state-of-the-art black box theater.
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Listen 1:41Pa. teacher shortage acute in special education, math and in underserved communities
In early May at West Chester University, legislators on the House Education Committee and other education stakeholders discussed improving the teacher pipeline.
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Pennridge School Board suspends controversial bathroom policy
Pennridge School Board members voted 5-4 to retire the policy to remain in compliance with Title IX.
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Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.
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Listen 1:13Job recruiters are seeking out Philly’s graduating high school seniors
Students from Mastery Charter Schools met with recruiters from 25 organizations to learn more about the opportunities available after graduating.
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South Jersey schools would bear the brunt of proposed state aid cuts, led by Burlington County
An analysis by WHYY News shows that 15 school districts in Burlington County would see some kind of cut in state aid.
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Philly’s pilot program for year-round school is starting to take shape
The goal is to reduce the “summer slide” where students' minds aren’t stimulated and subject matter needs to be re-taught after vacation.
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Listen 0:54Princeton and Brandywine high schools win nationwide STEM competition
The schools earned $100,000 grand prizes for their innovations.
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Philly Mayor Parker calls for cooperation following school board dispute
Mayor Cherelle Parker warned of outside forces attempting to use the disagreement to drive a wedge between her office and City Council.
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Pa. school district cancels actor Maulik Pancholy’s speech over his activism and ‘lifestyle’
Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying during a May 22 assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County.
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